Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work location: PBOT Maintenance Operations, 2929 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227. This is a manager/supervisor position. All manager and supervisor positions are required to report in person to their worksites full time.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Program Managers (Maintenance Supervisor II) are an essential part of the Maintenance Operation’s divisions. A Maintenance Supervisor II position in Operations Division, Street Cleaning section is required to plan, organize, evaluate and manage all programs and sweeping routes for planned and unplanned maintenance, seasonal maintenance, including leaf day program and elimination of hazards as reported by the public. An emphasis on equity analysis utilizing geospatial information systems is required to ensure program delivery is represented throughout each council district.
About the division:
The Operations Section cleans streets and right of way by methods that include street sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, herbicide spraying, bike lane sweeping, street flushing, graffiti abatement, bridge and overpass cleaning, deicing, and plowing. Other duties for this Section include managing the Leaf Day program, cleaning before/during/after major events such as the Rose Festival and responding to emergency calls around the city to clear the right-of-way of various debris. This role is mission-critical and essential to accomplish the increased dynamic workload successfully and efficiently.
What you’ll get to do:
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Provide leadership for unionized day and night teams focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility
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Plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs
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Develop section performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals; Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability and proper timing of maintenance and repairs
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Establish standards and best practices, and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results
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Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager
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Be creative, innovative, and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the City
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Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment
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Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism
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Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning
An Ideal Candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive responsibility in Public Works program development and supervision. Implementation and administration combination of training and experience in public works maintenance.
Who you are:
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Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with proven management and supervisory skills. You have a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
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Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
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Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to be forward looking while you remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making
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Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
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Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s and bureau initiatives. These projects may vary greatly in scope but are centered on public improvements
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Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat the community, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable to commitments
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Results Driven: This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner
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Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. You can deliver programs on time within budget and recognize when programs are behind
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Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
[email protected]Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
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Experience providing leadership and change management to create a high performance and service-oriented work environment. Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability including coaching, mentoring, and developing performance improvement for staff
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Experience with the development, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and indicators with a focus on customer service, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement
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Experience with asset management, analysis utilizing geospatial information systems and project management such as: work planning, managing competing priorities and timelines, implementing standards and best practices in asset management, while ensuring delivery within budget
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Experience with effective written and oral communications, understanding your audience, and documenting successful completion for a wide range of assignments.
Applicant must also possess:
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A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
